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Prakash Mehra was a legendary Indian film director and producer known for his masala films and collaborations with Amitabh Bachchan. He directed and produced several blockbusters, such as Zanjeer, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi.
Learn about the life and career of Prakash Mehra, the director who launched Amitabh Bachchan and made him a superstar. Discover his struggles, achievements, collaborations and legacy in Indian cinema.
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- Bijnor, United Provinces, British India
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- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
May 18, 2009 · An entire era of cinema passed away with him, that’s how superstar Amitabh Bachchan remembered his mentor director Prakash Mehra. Mehra,who passed away on Sunday after multiple organ failure,gave Bachchan his first success and the much loved ‘Angry Young Man’ image through blockbuster film ‘Zanjeer’.
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May 17, 2020 · Prakash Mehra was a filmmaker who took a chance on Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer (1973) and launched the Angry Young Man era in Hindi cinema. He also made other hits with Bachchan, such as Hera Pheri, Muqaddar ka Sikandar and Namak Halal.
Legendary Bollywood producer-director Prakash Mehra, who gave Amitabh Bachchan his first success with 'Zanjeer', passed away in a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, after prolonged illness.
May 29, 2022 · ETimes caught up with son Puneet Prakash Mehra at his Juhu bungalow. The affable Puneet was very happy and frank while talking about his father. We spoke to him about 'Zanjeer' and every other ...
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Prolific filmmaker Prakash Mehra, who died today, will always be remembered for his blockbuster movies and superhit dialogues. He was the brain behind popular Bollywood coinages like 'angry...
